CVC & Collectables presents a sharply preserved Mexico 5 Centavos silver overdate, certified NGC MS 63, struck at the historic Mexico City Mint (Mo) during the late Federal Republic era. This desirable 1903/898 overdate variety combines technical interest with classic Mexican iconography, making it a strong example for both type and variety collectors.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Mexico
- Period: Federal Republic (1823–1905)
- Denomination: 5 Centavos (0.05 Peso)
- Date: 1903 over 1898 (Overdate)
- Mint: Mexico City (Mo)
- Metal: Silver (.903 fine)
- Weight: 1.34 grams
- Diameter: 14 mm
- Thickness: 1.1 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Strike Method: Milled
- Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
- Grade: NGC MS 63
- Catalog Reference: KM# 400
Obverse: Mexican eagle perched on a cactus, grasping a serpent in its beak, with REPUBLICA MEXICANA above and the date below.
Reverse: Central numeral 5 within a wreath, with mintmark Mo and silver fineness above, and CENTAVOS below.
Collectibility:
Overdate varieties are avidly collected due to their clear minting diagnostics and limited survival in high grades. Certified Mint State examples of the 1903/898-Mo 5 Centavos are especially desirable, with MS-graded coins offering superior eye appeal, sharp detail, and strong long-term collector demand. This piece represents a premium example of a scarce and historically significant Mexican silver variety.
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